Farmington, Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 11-13: Valentine making, 3 to 5 p.m., Everyone’s Resource Depot. Education Center, High and Lincoln streets, UMF campus. All ages. $1. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, 246 Main St.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 11: Fish chowder lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Farmington, Friday, Feb. 13: Teachers Lounge Mafia Improv Comedy “Bad Luck,” 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine at Farmington. Free; donations support Alzheimer’s Association’s Maine chapter. FMI: [email protected] or 578-0357.

Canton, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweet Heart dance, 6 to 10 p.m., Old Canton Fire and Municipal Building, Route 140. $12 couple, $7 single. Door prize, raffles, 50/50 drawing, snack bar. FMI: Jim 897-9254.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine making, 10 a.m. to noon, Everyone’s Resource Depot, UMF campus. $1. All ages. FMI: 778-7150.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Chicken stew luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Old South First Congregational Church. Free. Delivery in Farmington area. FMI: 778-0424 during week or 774-4438 morning of lunch.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine dance with music by Legends, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion. $20 couple. Sponsored by Emblem Club 460. Tickets at Mickey’s or call Shannon at 778-4726.

Farmington, Saturday, Feb. 14: Contradance, beginner workshop 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m., Fairbanks School Meeting House, 508 Fairbanks Road. $6, family $15. All welcome. No partner needed.

Jay, Saturday, Feb. 14: Prime rib dinner and dance, dinner 6 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW Post 3335, Jewell St. $20. Music by Alibi. Advance tickets only at the Post. Benefits Operation Uplink. FMI: 897-5112 or 897-2640.

Livermore, Saturday, Feb. 14: Ice harvesting with hand tools and horsepower for Norlands Living History Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bartlett Pond, Norlands Road. Free. Campfire, hot drinks. Bring saws, ice picks. FMI: 897-4366 or www.norlands.org.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., American Legion Hall. $5, children $3. FMI: 320-2074.

Rangeley, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall, 2378 Main St. Vendors welcome. $10 table. Sponsored by Lady’s Auxiliary. FMI: Mary 864-5115.

Rangeley, Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 14-15: Winter Diva, 7 p.m., Club House. Tickets at Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Benefits Project Graduation, High School Chorus.

Farmington, Sunday, Feb. 15: Mitch Boulette Memorial Snowmobile Ride and Dinner, registration 9, ride 10 a.m., dinner 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, West Farmington. Sponsored by Shiretown Riders Snowmobile Club and Elks Lodge 2430. $20, includes T-shirt, dinner. FMI: 491-4877 or 491-0748.

Wilton, Sunday, Feb. 15: Square dance, 2 to 5 p.m., Cushing School. Hosted by Friendship Squares.

Wilton, Tuesday, Feb. 17: Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Farmington, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Fish chowder, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Route 2.

Rangeley, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Ladies/community breakfast, 7 a.m., Farm House Inn, Main Street, Route 4. FMI: 864-5805.

New Sharon, Thursday, Feb. 19: Story hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. Crafts, snacks. FMI: 779-1128.

Wilton, Thursday, Feb. 19: Elementary story time, 6 p.m., Free Public Library, 6 Goodspeed St. FMI: 645-4831.

Rangeley, Saturday, Feb. 21: Pot roast dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street. $8. Door prize. FMI: 864-5583.

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, Feb. 11: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Norway, Thursday, Feb. 12: Games Galore!, after school hours, Memorial Library, 258 Main St. For grades 1-6. Parents welcome. Bring snack. FMI: library Children’s Room 743-5308.

Norway, Thursday, Feb. 12: Luncheon in honor of Winona Farrington’s memoir, “Having Fun Along the Way: An Oxford Girl’s Journey,” noon to 2 p.m., Memorial Library. Public invited to luncheon; RSVP to Oxford Hills Adult Education at 743-8842, ext. 1.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 12: Preschool story time, 10 a.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Topic: Hugs, Kisses, and Hearts. FMI: 743-6994, [email protected], www.paris.lib.me.us.

Bethel, Friday, Feb. 13: Valentine tea, 1 to 3 p.m., United Methodist Church dining hall.

Norway, Friday, Feb. 13: Baby boosters story time for ages up to 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library, 258 Main St. FMI: 743-5308.

Otisfield, Friday, Feb. 13: Variety show, 6 p.m., Community School. Free. Part of Winter Carnival. FMI: Noreen Edwards at 627-7033.

Oxford, Friday, Feb. 13: Chinese auction, tickets 4 to 6 p.m., drawings 6 to 8 p.m., Advent Christian Church, Route 26 near Walmart. Benefits Lynn Lock and son Tyler Cluff, who has bone cancer. Donations welcome. FMI: Peggy 357-7072.

Paris, Friday, Feb. 13: Potluck supper and auction, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church, Main Street. $6, children $4, under 5 free. Benefits Girl Scouts’ trip to Washington, D.C. Tickets and cookie orders, Diana 743-7014.

Canton, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweet Heart Dance, 6 to 10 p.m., Old Canton Fire and Municipal Building, Route 140. $12 couple, $7 single. Door prize, raffles, 50/50 drawing, snack bar. FMI: Jim 897-9254.

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 14: Concert “For the Love of a Song,” 7 p.m., Public Library. Free. FMI: 743-5309.

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 14: X-country ski event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Van Nest Farm, 265 Old Stage Road. Kids free. $10 adults. Benefits Roberts Farm Preserve. Sponsored by Western Foothills Land Trust. FMI and directions: www.wfltmaine.org, 739-2124. or e-mail at [email protected].

Otisfield, Saturday, Feb. 14: Winter Carnival, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., various locations. FMI: Noreen Edwards at 627-7033.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweetheart supper and dance, supper 5 to 6 p.m., dance 6:30-9:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. Supper $7, dance $5, both $12. Music by the Country Lads.

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweet Heart dance, 7-10 p.m., Oxfords Hills Middle School, Pine Street. Dancers $6, non-dancers free. Refreshments. Sponsored by Swingin Bears Square Dance Club. FMI: Sue Corning 743-7176 or Eleanor Herrick 782-4050.

Upton, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine murder mystery dinner, 6 p.m., Upton Ladies Aid Building, Mill Road. $40 couple, $25 single. Reservations only by Feb. 7. FMI: Penny 533-2010.

West Paris, Saturday, Feb. 14: Decorating sugar cookies and making paper valentines, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Paris Library, Main Street. All ages. FMI: 674-2004.

Oxford, Monday, Feb. 16: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Hosanna Church of God, 109 Schoolhouse Road.

Paris, Monday, Feb. 16: Listener’s and Reader’s Theater’s “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type” by Doreen Cronin, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Public Library, 37 Market Square. Grades 1-3. Free. Snacks provided.

Otisfield, Tuesday, Feb. 17: Food pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121. FMI: 583-4780 or 627-4329.

Paris, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Sing-a-long with John Governale for preschoolers to age 8, 10 a.m., Library, 37 Market Square. Taping by NPC-TV. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected].

Bridgton, Thursday, Feb. 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital, South High Street.

Bryant Pond, Thursday, Feb. 19: Guest speaker and owner of Andrews Funeral Home Cliff Gray, 2 p.m., Whitman Memorial Library. Free. Light refreshments.

Paris, Thursday, Feb. 19: Preschool story time: “Everything Ducky,” 10 a.m., Library, 37 Market Square. All preschool ages welcome. FMI: 743-6994 or [email protected]

Waterford, Thursday, Feb. 19: Pot luck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road, behind village green, next to church.

Naples, Friday, Feb. 20: American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m., American Legion, 26 Casco Road.

Hebron, Saturday, Feb. 21: New England boiled dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

Newry, Saturday, Feb. 21: Joy of Skiing: progressive picnic on skis, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center. $7, children $5. Benefits Maine Lung Association. FMI: 824-2410.

Norway, Saturday, Feb. 21: Ice skating, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Cottage Street ice rink. All ages. Music, bonfire, pot luck snack table. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation. FMI: Deb Partridge at 743-6651 or [email protected].

Paris, Saturday, Feb. 21: Jones Dance Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Legion Hall, Church Street. $5. Lunch counter.

River Valley area

Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 11: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, 184 Congress St.

Rumford, Thursday, Feb. 12: Free ski night, 4-9 p.m., Black Mountain of Maine. Tubing, $10. Rentals, $15, rental shop open at 3:45 p.m. Free ski lessons, 5-7 p.m.

Bethel, Friday, Feb. 13: Valentine tea, 1-3 p.m., United Methodist Church dining hall.

Canton, Saturday, Feb. 14: Sweet Heart Dance, 6-10 p.m., Old Canton Fire and Municipal Building, Route 140. $12 couple, $7 single. Door prize, raffles, 50/50 drawing, snack bar. FMI: Jim 897-9254.

Mexico, Saturday, Feb. 14: Supper, 5 p.m., Mexico U.C.C. (Green Church.) $7, under 12 $3. Takeouts after 5:30 p.m. Turkey, fixings, homemade pies.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s dance, members and guests, 8-midnight, Eagles. $5. Benefits Alzheimer’s Unit at Rumford Community Home.

Rumford, Tuesday, Feb. 17: Canton Cruisers bowl-a-thon, noon to 3 p.m., Oxford Lanes. Benefits Relay for Life Team. FMI: Missy 597-2920 or 597-2640.

Rumford, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Business lunch and learn, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., River Valley Technology Center, 60 Lowell St. “The Basics of E-Commerce.” $10, includes lunch. Pre-payment, pre-registration required, call Lorraine at 369-0396 or [email protected] by Feb. 13.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 21: Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, sign in 9:30 a.m., Sons of Italy. $30. Lunch $5. FMI: Butch Carey 357-5345 or Jim Rinaldo 364-2983.

Rumford, Saturday, Feb. 21: Benefit for Richard Comeau, 6 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Club. $10. Music, raffles, 50/50. FMI: Valerie 357-5413 or Mickey 316-7297.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 11: Book buddies for grades 1-6, 3:45 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 11: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve a spot. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 12: Art Van program, 4 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 12: Boy Scout Troop 116 open house, 7 p.m., Parish Hall of Holy Cross Church, Lisbon Street. FMI: Scoutmaster Denis Morin 783-9694 or Don Sicotte at 777-5409.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 12: Reading from “Seed of Sarah: Memoirs of a Survivor” and its sequel, 7 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. Book signing. Free. FMI: 513-3050

Poland, Thursday, Feb. 12: Bob Marley, 7 p.m., Poland Regional High School. Sponsored by Poland Regional High School Project Graduation. Tickets $15, at PRHS, Poland Rec., Village Kitchen, Dad’s Place, Mechanic Falls Town Office, Minot Town Office, Minot Country Store. Silent auction, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. FMI: 998-5400 or Mary Ella Jones at 998-2511.

Auburn, Friday, Feb. 13: VFW Post 1603 Valentines roast pork dinner and dance, dinner 5-6:30 p.m., dance 7-11, VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $7, kids $3. Dance with “PokeChop.” FMI: 783-2561.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 13: L-A Senior College Food for Thought luncheon, noon, USM/L-A, presentation by Lincoln F. Ladd on the benefits of reading. Advance $7; at door $8. Reservation by noon Feb. 12. FMI: 753-6510.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 13: Babytime story time for up to age 2, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 14: Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Applebee’s Restaurant. $5. Advance tickets only at Dominican Convent in Sabattus, Victor News or CMCC. Benefits Loaves and Fishes. FMI: Monique 755-5255.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 14: Family-oriented Poker Run, noon, Lost Valley. Car or snowmobile. Cash prizes. FMI: 783-8037 or www.andyvalleysnogypsies.com.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 14: Breakfast, 8-9:30 p.m., Rabboni 150 Lodge.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Serving family style. $6, under 12 $3. Handicap accessible.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 67 Frost Hill Ave. $6, ages 4-11 $4, under 4 free. Family with children under 12 $15. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. FMI: 353-5636.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean and casserole supper, 4:45 to 6 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. $7, children $3.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 14: Reading Dog program, 5:30 p.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to reserve a spot. FMI: www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 14: Bean and casserole supper and Valentine dance, supper 5 p.m., dance following until 9:30 p.m., Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $6 supper, $5 dance, $10 both. FMI: 375-4850.

Auburn, Sunday, Feb. 15: Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Philip’s Church, Route 4. $4, 12 and under $2.

Lisbon Falls, Sunday, Feb. 15: Sleigh rides, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Route 125. $3, children $2. Sponsored by Farmer’s Draft Horse, Mule, and Pony Club, benefits Pine Tree Society. Teams welcome. FMI: http://www.farmersdraftclub.org/index.htm.

Sabattus, Sunday, Feb. 15: Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6, 10 and under $3.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Feb. 17: Preschool story time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Siblings welcome. FMI: 513-3133 or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 17-18: Playing with Food 2-part series for ages 5-12, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Sign up at first session or pre-register at 755-3110, ask for Ari.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Benefit spaghetti supper for Douglas Adel, 4 p.m., Holy Cross Church hall, 1080 Lisbon St. $6/$3 kids. Hosted by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 12652. Douglas needs a double-lung transplant.

Lewiston, Wednesday, Feb. 18: Reading Dog, 5:30 p.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call to read to dog. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 19: Art Van program, 11 a.m., Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St.

Lewiston, Thursday, Feb. 19: Great Falls Forum: “Living with Autism: An Insider’s View” with Deborah Lipsky, noon to 1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Library, 200 Lisbon St. Free. Bring bag lunch. FMI: 513-3050.

Lisbon, Friday, Feb. 20: Sirloin tips supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 158.

Lewiston, Friday, Feb. 20: Babytime story time, 10 a.m., Public Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Ages 0-2, siblings welcome. FMI: [email protected], 513-3133, www.lplonline.org/kids.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 21: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auburn Mall, 550 Center St.

Auburn, Saturday, Feb. 21: Bean and American chop suey supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Louis Church basement, Third Street. $6, 12 and under $3. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742.

Hebron, Saturday, Feb. 21: New England boiled dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Community Baptist Church. $7, 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. Take outs.

Lewiston, Saturday, Feb. 21: Reading Dog, noon, Library Children’s Room, 200 Lisbon St. Call 513-3133 to read to a dog. FMI: [email protected] or www.lplonline.org/kids.

Sabattus, Saturday, Feb. 21: Sweetheart dance, 7 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 135. Music by Jack/Henriette includes karaoke. Free. FMI: 375-4058 after 5 p.m.